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Sydney City

Sydney is Australia's largest and most famous city. It's home to beautiful beaches, iconic buildings, historic landmarks, award-winning restaurants, and a vibrant culture. From the breathtaking views of Sydney Harbour to the serene tranquillity of Hyde Park, Sydney has something for everyone. If you're looking for high-energy adventure holidays, planning a honeymoon, or or searching for a fun-filled getaway, summer in Sydney is a tourist's dream with a mix of holiday options.

In the heart of Sydney's CBD is the Queen Victoria Building, another must-see attraction. Dating back to the 1890s, this grand and beautiful building is one of the city's premier shopping destinations. If a shopping mall is more your idea of shopping heaven then try Pitt Street Mall and Westfield, both in the city centre. Further South you'll find Sydney's Chinatown, with Paddys market and some great Chinese restaurants on offer.

For a bird's-eye view of Sydney, head to the summit of Sydney Tower Eye. From here, enjoy views stretching across the city to the Pacific Ocean and the Blue Mountains to the west. Thrillseekers should try the Sydney Skywalk experience, a moving, glass-floored viewing platform at the top of Sydney Tower Eye. Also at the top, the Sydney Tower Buffet offers banquet-style dining, with 360-degree views of the city as you enjoy a relaxing meal. Be sure to take advantage of the special offer for kids to eat free for lunch and dinner on selected days year-round.

Talk'N Tours offers self-guided tours that allow you to explore at your own pace, using your iPod or MP3 player. These tours cover all the major sites, and they let you spend as much time as you'd like at your favourite locations.

With its mild climate and meandering harbourside, beaches and parklands, Sydney's the perfect city in which to enjoy the great outdoors. You'll find easy walking trails that you can also run, national parks close to the city centre and city streets where you can keep fit while you enjoy the view. Alternatively, Walkabout Tours provides guided tours of Sydney at a more sedate pace.

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Chinatown and Haymarket Sydney's Chinatown and Haymarket offer an exciting mix of restaurants, food halls, noodle bars and quirky gift shops. Find great things to do in Chinatown now!

Circular Quay The city fans out from the focal point of Circular Quay.

City Centre Attractions here are many and varied - such as the Art Gallery of NSW, pretty Hyde Park and Sydney Tower Eye, with its 360-degree views.

Darling Harbour A lively harbourside precinct, Darling Harbour is just a 10-minute walk from Sydney city centre. Being one of Sydney's largest dining, shopping and entertainment precincts, it has a full calendar of outdoor events.

Potts Point and Woolloomooloo Sydney's Wolloomooloo hosts a wide variety of things to do, restaurants and sights including the famous Wolloomooloo wharf. Read more at Sydney.com

Pyrmont Enjoy Pyrmont's harbourside location with a walk or jog - along the foreshore taking in two of Sydney's best parks, Pirrama Park and Pyrmont Point Park.

Sydney Harbour Sydney Harbour is a beautiful meandering waterway, famous around the world. Itâs a natural playground for Sydneysiders and visitors for sailing, swimming, diving and walking around its foreshore.

The Rocks Find things to do in The Rocks, including heritage walks, restaurants and bars, museums, shopping and what's on in the Rocks with sydney.com